Everton 1-1 Wolves - verdict thread

[Leyton Wolf]

Is his argument that he was trying to grab his shirt? Doesn't look like that at all given he's got his whole hand around all of Tolu's hair.

It's a bit like spitting to me - maybe a step down in severity but just similarly shitty behaviour. I always found it odd how funny people seem to find the Crouch one.

 

[Dennisons Wrong Foot]

Absolutely pulling hair should be a red card.
Pushing a player or tugging their shirt should both be yellow cards, but nowadays they're not even considered a foul.

 

[Alan]

I think it’s pretty clear why some would defend Keane…

Because they’re bald. And jealous.

 

[NicholasG1973]

It doesn’t matter what anyone’s opinion is of hair pulling - it’s totally irrelevant.

The rules are that it’s a red card offence.

So it’s a red card.

I’m not entirely sure what anyone’s confused about.

 

[Banjo]

Tugging on someone's hair is a cheap shot like hitting someone in the balls or eye gouging in my view. Just because you can do it, doesn't mean you should - otherwise everyone would be doing it.

I also think a critical point being missed in the discourse is this is a Nigerian man who chooses to wear his hair in braids. In all walks of life, his hair should be 100% off limits.

 

[Haggstone]

Its probably going to hurt more than a smack in the eye. Yet that happens, it's a red card, no arguments. I genuinely don't understand why people think it shouldn't be a red card offence.

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

Its probably going to hurt more than a smack in the eye.

Not sure that is true, I think Krejci will have been hurting more this morning than Tolu.

No idea why that wasn't a foul.

 

[Tony Towner]

Not sure that is true, I think Krejci will have been hurting more this morning than Tolu.

No idea why that wasn't a foul.

It's all got a bit silly and precious on here. Hwang's challenge would have hurt more as would a number of other yellow cards most weeks.

 

[Alan]

Tugging on someone's hair is a cheap shot like hitting someone in the balls or eye gouging in my view. Just because you can do it, doesn't mean you should - otherwise everyone would be doing it.

I also think a critical point being missed in the discourse is this is a Nigerian man who chooses to wear his hair in braids. In all walks of life, his hair should be 100% off limits.

 

[Quirkafleeg]

To be fair Michael Keane must be pissed off after seeing Martinelli firstly smack the ball off a players body, then knee him off the pitch finally pushing him aggressively off the pitch and only get a yellow.

 

[Alan]

To be fair Michael Keane must be pissed off after seeing Martinelli firstly smack the ball off a players body, then knee him off the pitch finally pushing him aggressively off the pitch and only get a yellow.

From the sounds of that, there are a lot of dismissed players who should feel aggrieved!

Thinking of Martinelli getting two yellows in one sequence (and the ref actually giving both) is a fantastic antidepressant.

 

[Wolf Hunting]

It needs to be 45 minute halves with the clock stopped out of play, but the traditionalists will never let it happen.

Fixed it for you. and I know you meant 45 minutes of ACTUAL PLAY!

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Troy Deeney has put Keane in his team of the week.

Fucking cunt.

 

[jd1981]

Troy Deeney has put Keane in his team of the week.

Fucking cunt.

Media is full of either dinosaurs or recently retired ex pros making stupid non objective opinions.
Putting him in the team is a swipe at the officials.
The ref was poor but blaming him for simply applying the laws has been completely irresponsible by the likes of Moyes and pundits.
The problem is solely with player discipline no one else.

 

[Elephant Pyjamas]

 

[1986]

Back in the 1970s several players had long hair . It was rarely tied up in those days , but you never saw anyone pulling hair to gain an advantage . It was frowned upon back then .

 

[Lupo]

Back then, if a player attempted pulling another player's hair he probably would have received a knuckle sandwich for his troubles!

 

[Lupo]

Their appeal has been rejected

 

[jd1981]

Their appeal has been rejected

Shame

 

[Wolf Hunting]

They should be fined for wasting time.
Start your next game a goal down.
That player can not play for you for 5 games as a result of your spurious appeal.
Your next 3 home games will be played at your training ground.
Something like that.